Teacher Resources | Arkansas Department of Education

Teacher Resources | Arkansas Department of Education - Special Education

Teacher Resources

Arkansas Department of Education , 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 450, Little Rock, AR 72201

Eligibility

Special Education Teachers and Providers

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm Tue 8:00am - 4:30pm Wed 8:00am - 4:30pm Thu 8:00am - 4:30pm Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

(501) 682-4221

Voice

https://www.arkansased.gov

Languages

English

Service area

Description

Responsibilities include: Ensuring compliance with program and fiscal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and related state laws and regulations; Professional development and technical assistance outreach to improve special education programs; Supporting efforts to ensure special educators are adequately prepared to meet the needs of children with disabilities; Management of federally required data reporting and analysis; Administration and oversight of state and local special education annual applications/budgets and related expenditures; and Maintaining an effective system for dispute resolution.

What's Here

Special Education

Providing organization

Arkansas Department of Education - Special Education

Works in collaboration with Local School Districts, Educational Service Cooperatives, and other State Agencies to ensure that all children with disabilities (ages 3 to 21) in Arkansas receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).